Great buffet style restaurant with helpful servers, good food and a ton of space. I just went here with my wife and her family because they all used to meet up there for regular family dinners. There's a huge selection of American style "Chinese" food or more traditional dishes served on the menu. The buffet is $13 IIRC and a very good value. For some reason, the garlic green beans stand out as my favorite. Fried rice, lo mein noodles, BBQ pork, orange chicken, egg drop soup (spicy and regular) salad, fruit, and desserts. It's good, it's cheap and it's comfortable. The ONLY negative feedback I have stems from something that really wasn't even their fault but did piss me off enough to finally say something. Half way through our meal this guy walks in staring at his phone and then asking for a pickup. He's a DoorDash/UberEats driver. The server politely tells him the order isn't ready and this old crusty ass sweat pants and NASCAR jacket jerk starts losing it about the order not being ready. I can hear him from the table and he's just a complete jackass. I keep staring over there hoping someone will come to her rescue as this dude keeps fuming away. Now, it's not really my business but I'm a customer who is paying full price and having my atmosphere/attention ruined by this jerk. DD/UE, for those of you who don't know, take a cut from the restaurant meaning if you were eating in your tab would be 20-30% more to the actual restaurant rather than DD/UE. So, not only is this asshole not eating there, he's choosing to make it a worse atmosphere for everyone the restaurant is making more money off of. Solution: Tell this jackass to kick rocks. Do not allow these drivers to EVER speak to your staff like that. Report him and tell him he's 86'd from coming to year restaurant ever again. Your staff does not deserve to be berated by anyone. EVER. Full stop. read more

Drove passed and signage is off of the building, dark inside. Wanted to try, I guess not and nothing on door stating another address

Resident vegan over here. So it's mostly a buffet but they do have a restaurant menu. I got tofu and veggies, and they tried very hard to make me happy. The tofu was too battered, and heavily fried. They were so nice to me l pretended to like it more than I did. However, my parents and son went crazy for the buffet, my scores all come from a vegan point of view read more

Lots of food to choose from. We had the buffet and it had lots of food too. The only problem I had was they didn't clean the shrimp

I've enjoyed having lunch here for years. After getting this fortune cookie today, I'll not be returning Not appropriate for a family restaurant Thank you for addressing this issue!! I appreciate your response and, as you responded, will certainly be back in to enjoy your restaurant. read more

Great Wall Restaurant - Not appropriate for a family restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Very strange place. Buffet open till 930, half the food put away before then. Open till 10, but we were very disappointed with service. Forced to hurry. Pork was not pork It was clearly ham. Family dinner does not come with soup. Weird... read more

This a decent buffet place. They have sushi, Chinese food, salad bar, tubs of ice cream & frozen yogurt. The food was ok. We didn't see the regular menu, but the buffet is $15.99 for ages 12 and up. The waitress was nice, and there was a wait for clean plates & food at times - but we did come on Christmas night. read more

Haven't been here since my last visit and I must say that it was much better than last time. My server Justine was just amazing she was so polite and great with the kids and my service dog. Food was good specially the stir fry was done really well. Some items where a bit cold on the buffet but over much happier with this visit. read more

Great Wall Restaurant - Stir fry - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Price high food old, hard to eat cold. Management needs to up date or let go of restaurants. Floors dirty, lights very low. Good luck on knife work wait service where many times gone. So don't and save time and money. Only one star because I could not leave comments with nothing. read more

This used to be a goto and I have it a try for old times sake. It was always a 6of10, but that's expected. I never give poor reviews but this is the time. Friendliness by the person who seated us gained a star because the person was nice. Someone should check on the cook. It's possible that he's being held as a hostage and crying for help by sending only inedible food out from the kitchen. I have no problem with a cook who's been to the penitentiary, but someone should tell them they're out now and people need food that is created with some amount of care. Time for this restaurant to become something else, like a dog washing salon. Heck, they might be doing it back there. It's time to commit full time to the dog washing or get back into the restaurant business. read more

We've ate here for years and it's always amazing. We do miss the lunch specials, and the price of Buffett keeps creeping up (now $15 without a drink) so we're down to special occasions now but they have solid $10 and under plates that work great to go and it's just good, hot, consistent food. Buffet is what a buffet is. Hit and miss but their hits are really good. Love this place! read more

There just aren't enough stars for how much I love their takeout/delivery. Everything is delicious, hot, fresh, and well packaged. If I don't order once a week, it is rare. So so good!!! read more

Food is mediocre at best, the atmosphere is easy then comfortable, the back of my seat was so far away that I could not reach easily. The bussers were very loud crashing empty plates into tubs on a filthy cart. Carts of dirty dishes were wheeled by while we were eating. Kind of gross. read more

Their Black Bean dishes on their lunch menu (not buffet) are worth a try for sure! Even if you're hesitant to experience the incredible savory notes that only Chinese fermented black bean can offer, this sauce is VERY mild and a great way to explore your horizons. Put it on crunchy panfried noodles, doused in flavorful gravy and crunchy fresh veggies, and it's the American Chinese dish that you'll dream about at night. Just a couple critiques: Personally, I wish the sauce had an even stronger black bean flavor - it'd make it even better. The panfried noodles taste a bit smokey sometimes? In a way that makes me think it was fried in burnt oil. read more

So much yum! Originally, not my favorite in Boise. The main reason is the Hot n Sour soup. Really, it isnt great. But... Keep reading, it gets better! This buffet is unique in that they offer a wok service, much like Mongolian BBQ but more chinese-ish. They have meats (including shrimp!), veggies and noodles. Pick what you like and add wok sauce (Cantonese salty or Sweet BBQ) and they cook it up. Lighter and more bland than your typical Mongo. But authentic and fresh. You can taste the flavor of the food vs. Sauces. Then there is the actual buffet. Smaller than selections at City Buffet or the other Chinese buffet here in Boise.... but their choices are fresh, tasty and generally ideal varieties. I'd say... they are solid choices. The "salad bar" has pudding, jello, bananas with red stuff and orange slices... Again, ideal choices that seem to be in places like this. So... get through all that, desert. I won't lie, normally when I go to buffets of this variety I don't really care about dessert. However, with great wall, I try to leave a little extra room. 1st of all, they have sliced cake and pies both in a refrigerated cabinet and curio that offers nearly as much of these in a varying variety of flavors that it almost seems like you can have a harder time of selection with dessert than you could with your meal. They also have saw serve and frozen ice cream. Then, unexpected for a Chinese buffet, they had toppings. It wasn't a whole lot but it was enough to make me actually want ice cream and I took me 2 scoops of mint chocolate chip and fudge on top and added peanuts... and was a way over stuffed and happy lady. read more

Great Wall Restaurant - A lite bit of everything! - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Great Wall Restaurant is a well-known establishment held in high regard in the Boise food scene. I grew up eating here, our parents eat here, and all of our friends eat here. And so I was incredibly excited to have it again after having been gone from Boise for so long. In fact, it was one of the thoughts ruminating in my head as I made the 8-hour drive over from Seattle. This place, in pre-COVID times, was always jam packed and acts as a community center of sorts. On Sundays, you'll find it jam packed with folks fresh from church. On other nights, you'll find families dining together with extended families, and friends getting up to greet one another. It saddens me to see folks leaving harsh reviewing stating they've come here for decades only to leave a bad review after countless times of good service and good food. I'm here to set that straight. I'm no food aficionado by any means, but I am blessed to live in Seattle and surrounded by good food. Eating at Great Wall restaurant again after being away for so long has not changed my opinions on it. What makes this place unique to me: 1. The General's Chicken- Living 6 minutes away from the International District in Seattle, I have yet to find General's Chicken there or anywhere else for that matter, that matches the General's Chicken found here in terms of quality and sheer tastiness. 2. Crab Rangoons- Like the above, I have yet to find Crab Rangoons that matches this. They're large and more stuffed than other crab rangoons elsewhere. 3. Potstickers- Tasty filling, not too doughy, and nice little pan sear on the exterior. I dare you to find better potstickers. 4. Stir-Fry House- It's a common misconception to think of this as a Mongolian Grill. Both give you the option to customize your bowl of noodles. What sets this apart from the others is that instead of the ingredients being cooked on a flat iron griddle, the food is cooked in a wok. Something about getting tossed around in the oil gives it sooo much more flavor. A lot has changed for the better since last time I visited. There's a sushi bar now and the whole interior has been revamped and expanded to be much roomier. The selection of food is vast and there's surely something for everyone if the craving is Chinese food. I've never had a problem with customer service and it has always been speedy and friendly. This place will be savored twice for me: Once in the moment and again in my memories, during the long 8-hour drive back to Seattle. read more

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The service was not too good The waiter barely even came by our table to grab plates. The sushi was dry. The food was middle-aged. It was bad. For it being a buffet, the stirfry was an additional two dollars.two dollars? At a buffet. When paying out $70 dollars for four people we all had water. Paying with debit card was an additional three dollars to our bill. The food was cold. The sushi was nasty. If the food was fried, it should've been warm, taking one bite of it and it was cold. #VeryDisappointed. #NotGoingBack #TooScaryRefund. Mom said we should've just stayed at the house. The fried shrimp was pretty bad too. I took a bite and spit it back into my napkin. My sister put the Jell-O in her mouth and spit it back out immediately it was too gelatin/chewy. #Plastic. This place was too expensive for really crappy food.#FortuneCookieSaidGetNewShoes #ThisIsWhyYouHaveA2.9OnYelp Immediate diarrhea Felt sick when it says 2.9 on yelp do not go there even though it smells good when walking in read more

I was very disappointed. Our waitress was pretty good but the food came out dry and covered in the same sauces. The tea smelled fishy.

Amazing restaurant, been eating here with the family since a little boy and their sweet and sour mandarin chicken is fire

The food here was amazing and everything was very fresh. It is very hard to find good Chinese food in this area but this is great Chinese food and the buffet is highly recommended. They offer a wide variety of absolutely all my favorites in Chinese food. If you want soft serve ice cream make sure you ask your waitress she has to bring that to you but they do have regular ice cream by the scoop in a small freezer by the buffet. All of the staff are amazing especially Lucia (Lucy), my husband and I LOVE LUCY, she is the best! read more

I haven't been to T.G.W. in years. Ever since I got food poisoning and was sick for a week straight. After much...and I mean much debate, the G.F. and I tried it once more this last April. We arrived for the A.Y.C.E. at approximately 2pm and were promptly seated. When we when to get fill our plates, there was little or no food! The buffet was picked almost clean. And what remained looked totally stale and unappetizing. We walked out. Told the waiter why and left. He just shrugged and said we're short staffed. Never again. Nope. Never. read more

We went in very recently a couple of days ago and the buffets were barren the food was cold and it wasn't good just all-around was not good and we do not recommend has gone downhill! If you wanna venture out to Nampa there's a Chinese buffet ( china city buffet) that is fantastic it's the only one in town. read more

Consistently good food, love their Mandarin chicken and fried rice always have a good experience here, the staff are very friendly and helpful read more

The service was excellent, everyone is super nice and the place was clean. Food was fresh and taste so good!! was my first time and won't be my last! read more

The food was average-good. The portion sizes were large. The delivery was quicker than expected which is a positive. I appreciate a Sunday evening delivery. read more

Worst service ever! Luckily it was a buffet or we probably would have really waited forever for our food. Server came by once asked if everything was okay and if we wanted another drink and then never came by again, after 30 minutes of waiting for drinks and at least plates could have been picked up by ANYONE walking past us since our server didn't seem to have time for any of his tables we left. The restaurant did apologize and not charge for our one drink but the 4 people standing up front could have helped the server if he was that overwhelmed but this was such a disappointment for what was to be a family treat of a night out. And we watched several other tables get up and leave too. read more

It's not as close as China Grand, but worth the extra mile. Our server Stephanie was very attentive, and the manager and other staff made us feel very welcome. The restaurant is clean, open and inviting, and while the look may not be as authentic, the food is on par with the competition if not superior. I noticed their sweet and sour sauce was different than most Chinese restaurants here and in Arizona, a lot gooier and less runny, not to mention a more appetizing shade of orange instead of hot pink. I approve. The buffet includes stir fry, made to order, but I didn't get a chance to try it. There's plenty of fruit and veggies, and a few generic items like popcorn shrimp and tater tots for finicky eaters. Dessert includes the usual jello, donuts, ice cream and, by request, soft serve. There's also a fridge with a variety of pies. They deliver for a minimum order of $20 with a $3 delivery charge. Overall the food is above average and the service is exceptional. read more

Staff were great, food was good, dinner line is much better, just had water, meat on a stick and short ribs the best, peanut butter chicken was very good read more

Great Wall Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Absolutely positively the WORST Chinese food restaurant I have EVER eat at. We should have gone to Panda Express that would have been much better! read more

Great Wall Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I have been here many times and I can tell you that the food quality it consistent and that consistency is very good. If you want to enjoy a little bit of everything then this is where you need to go. The choices are awesome and plentiful. The staff is helpful and at your service. Enjoy a meal, a soft drink, and even desert for one price! Why go somewhere when you must choose just one entree where here you can taste them all. I recommend that you try it. Awesome, awesome, awesome! read more

Great Wall Restaurant - Just checking in for dinner.... - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This casual restaurant was a last minute idea for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised when they had a all-you-can-eat buffet. The Food - A vast amount of options to choose from. Spicy jalapenos stuffed with pork, pepper shrimp, egg flower soup and Vietnamese egg rolls are just a fraction of the 50+ dishes to choose from. There is also a salad bar, a station for stir-fry, Sushi galore, dessert bar and refillable drinks. All of the food was fresh, hot & delicious! Ambiance - On a Friday afternoon, there was a steady crowd and quite busy. The restaurant was clean and comfortable with booths along with a sprinkling of tables and chairs. The decor was classic Chinese with a campy/kitchy feel. Gaudy chandeliers full of bling hung above our heads. Service - Our waitress was incredibly prompt and pleasant despite it being quite busy. Price - This was the shocker - $8.50 per person for everything including drinks. My companion received a Senior discount and only paid $7.65. I would have liked to see a general ingredients list for each item on the buffet bar. I do not recommend the buffet to people that have allergies or gluten sensitivities. The plastic pockets where the signs were located were torn and looked liked they needed replaced and the condiment bottles were spilled and needed cleaning. I could overlook these things due to the tasty food coupled with the low price. Hours - Sun-Thurs: 11:00am - 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 11:00am - 11:00pm read more

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1 star = 0 This place is gross. I was so disappointed. Their chow mein is actually a liquid cream soup with celery and pork. They delivered our order wrong and refused to refund. The beef was gray, they sent pork which we don't eat. I suggest if you're looking for quality Chinese food check out red pavilion also off overland. It's seriously amazing. We will not be giving this establishment our business and I hope you don't either. Gross food, and poor customer service. Great Wall I'm really dissapointed in your customer service and you really aren't entitled to our 75$ read more

Omg.so gross.DRYYYYYYY meat across the board and everything covered in sugary sauce.dirrrrrrrty!!!worst chinese buffet I have ever seen.

We have been going to this restaurant for over 25 years and never had a problem now the last 3 times we have been in the food was horrible old and they don't even have the stir fry anymore! Hopefully whatever has caused this can change because it use to be the best place ever! read more

Decided to go here since I was in Boise and had some free time and it certainly wasn't the best. There was not a lot of selections and what was there was very bland especially the sushi which is usually my favorite and man was I disappointed it was just so bland and flavorless honestly disappointed I never have written a review before but all I could think while I was eating was wow how sad. read more

My boyfriend and I came in super hungry to order takeout. The service was awesome - friendly and prompt. And the food was exactly what we wanted Also probably the best potstickers I've had read more

Well, I ordered dinner at 5:38 p.m for my family. Its now 8:03 p.m and food is not here. Never ordered food for delivery before and just never recieved it. Im hungry, tired, and my wife and kids are frustrated and hungry as well. Unbelievable. read more

I heave been going here for years and it was always good staff was friendly. I moved to Arizona and came back for my daughter birthday. Our wait was rude, short and we were a table of 8 and he would walk right past us we asked for a fork because my daughter the birthday girl couldn't eat her food had to wait 10 min before he came back. When he did come he through the fork on the wrong table and turned and walked away we all need refill and my brother asked for a refill after what like felt like an hour we asked another waitress for refill and he came back and said here your Pepsi and root beer not making sure they went to the right people. He then brought us our check and put everything on one ticket and when he walked away with not even making sure we needed anything my sister said where paying separately he said that's fine you can change that up front. Then when we went to pay he was quoting us the wrong price and when my mom started to get frustrated he became even more rude say mam I don't see why your confused. It's saf that a place I loved so much was ruined by one man. He wasn't wearing a name tag so can't even refer to him by name we were people to him we where just a pay check. Happy birthday to my daughter thank you sir for making my daughter feel like crap because your having a bad day. If you don't like your job you should move to somewhere that you can treat people like people read more

Great buffet! Very busy so very fresh. Good selection, stir fry and desserts. Some booth seating and some out in the middle that would fit large groups well. Good service and great rates for kids, our 3 and 1 year old eat free. read more

Great Wall Restaurant - great wall - Chinese Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I've been here a lot of times and have never had a bad experience. They have a stir fry area and a sushi table along with good food and dessert. read more